Crimson Cask
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March 21, 2025
Old Fashioned lovers, this one’s for you. A deep, sherried take on a classic, Crimson Cask blends Redbreast 12 with Pedro Ximénez sherry, demerara syrup, and bitters for a smooth yet complex sip. A hit of chocolate bitters and a bold orange twist make it a standout—rich, elegant, and dangerously drinkable.
Recipe: Christopher Spencer (Vancouver, BC)
Photo: Reece Sims
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The inspiration behind this cocktail, as explained by Short Pours creator Christopher Spencer, “I love a good Old Fashioned and I love a good sherry-bomb whisky. This is my riff on an old fashioned trying to enhance Redbreast’s sherried richness.”
Crimson Cask
Difficulty: EasyFlavor Camps: Boozy, Sweet
Ingredients
2.0 oz Redbreast 12 Year
0.5 oz Pedro Ximénez Sherry
0.25 oz Demerara syrup
2-3 dashes Angostura Bitters
1 dash Chocolate Bitters
Garnish: Orange Peel
Directions
- Combine all ingredients in a shaker, stir with ice.
- Pour over a large ice cube.
- Express with orange peel, drop it in the drink!
